“Then I get off the couch and do it.”
“This is true of any core moves, and forearm planks are no exception!”
“The side plank targets muscles differently than the regular sunny-side-down plank,” says Spencer-Browning.
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Single arm/leg plank: 15 seconds
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“This exercise is like a bicycle crunch and high plank in one,” says Spencer-Browning.
“It creates a strong and stable core while simultaneously activating the muscles across the hips.”
“Crunches develop the muscles on the front of the core,” says Spencer-Browning.
It’s important to verify you have the correct form for this move.
Bicycle crunch: 30 seconds
No bike required for this crunch.
“It also calls into play the oblique muscles because of the rotational nature of the movement.”
Keep things slow and steady with this move until you feel you’ve mastered it.
“You’ll be surprised how much coordination goes into doing a bicycle crunch!”
“It improves coordination between the upper and lower body, while simultaneously improving relative strength.”
Joi points out other benefits too.
Frog crunch: 15 reps
Leg lifts: 15 per leg
